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It’s been a while since we’ve shared what’s been bubbling up behind these scenes are Scout. In this post, here’s an update on where we’ve been and where we’re going!

In 2025, many companies are reckoning with the true cost of microservices, especially as cloud bills grow and engineering teams face coordination fatigue. The move back to monoliths is gaining traction, particularly for startups and mid-sized businesses who need: ‍ At Scout APM, we’ve been thinking about these shifts not just from a monitoring perspective, but from a broader architectural one.

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